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Rate of Brazilian Computer Users Using Unlicensed Software Dropped by Three Points Between 2013 and 2015, BSA Global Software Survey Indicates | The Software Alliance.
The Seizing Opportunity Through License Compliance study reveals that, in Brazil, the percentage of use of unlicensed software in 2015 was 47%, an index three percentage points below that registered for the country in the previous edition of the study, carried out by BSA in 2013. “Although slight, the drop is positive for Brazil, which had the lowest piracy rate in Latin America, but there is still a lot to be done”, explains the BSA country manager for Brazil , Antonio Eduardo Mendes da Silva, the “Pitanga”.
According to “Pitanga”, the improvement can be attributed to awareness campaigns promoted by partnerships between entities such as BSA itself and ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies), to a growth in the culture of software asset management on the part of companies and the expansion of software sales through cloud technology, which allows consumers and companies a new business model.
“The performance of Brazil and Mexico, due to the size of the markets, influenced a decline of four percentage points in the average of Latin America”, explains “Pitanga”.
“It is extremely important for a company to know what software is part of its corporate network,” said BSA |The Software Alliance President and CEO Victoria A. Espinel. “Many CIOs do not know the total amount of software installed on their corporate networks and if they are legitimate”, he adds. The good news, according to the study, is that companies can dramatically minimize the risk of non-compliance by establishing a good SAM (Software Asset Management) program.
One of the main risks associated with software piracy is cyberattacks. The survey, which included consumers, IT managers and corporate computer users, reinforces a strong link between cyberattacks and the use of unlicensed software. Where unlicensed software is in use, the probability of malware occurring dramatically increases. The cost of dealing with incidents involving malware can be high. In 2015 alone, for example, cyberattacks cost companies worldwide over US$ 400 billion.
Other findings include:
• 39% of software installed on computers around the world in 2015 was not properly licensed, which is only a modest decrease from the 43% seen in the BSA's previous global study in 2013.
• Even in certain critical industries, unlicensed usage was high. The survey found that the worldwide rate is 25% for the banking, insurance and securities industries.
• CIOs estimate that 15% of employees install software on the network without them knowing. However, they are underestimating the problem, as nearly twice that amount, 26% of employees, claim to install unauthorized software on the corporate network.
Despite these numbers, the findings show a growing awareness of the problem:
• CIOs stated that their biggest concern is the data loss associated with this type of security incident.
• They also stated that using legitimate and licensed software is a crucial measure to prevent such threats.
• 60% of interviewed employees shared this view, recognizing that security risk is closely related to the use of pirated software. The report adds that Software Asset Management (SAM), if done right, allows organizations to optimize the use of software by installing those that best fit the business; make sure about the legitimacy of the tools you have and have policies and procedures available to govern the acquisition, deployment and uninstallation of software. All this makes SAM a strategic part of the business.
Seizing Opportunity Through License Compliance, the BSA Global Software Survey that includes a breakdown of data by country, is available in English at www.bsa.org/globalstudy.
The Portuguese version and a summary of the study are available at https://we.tl/jiDLUoW76k.
About BSA | The Software Alliance
The BSA | The Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the leading advocate of the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members include some of the most innovative companies in the world, creating software solutions that drive the economy and improve the quality of modern life. Based in Washington, DC, with operations in more than 60 countries, BSA is a pioneer in compliance programs that promote the legal use of software and advocates for public policies that encourage innovation in technology and drive growth in the digital economy.
The Seizing Opportunity Through License Compliance study reveals that, in Brazil, the percentage of use of unlicensed software in 2015 was 47%, an index three percentage points below that registered for the country in the previous edition of the study, carried out by BSA in 2013. “Although slight, the drop is positive for Brazil, which had the lowest piracy rate in Latin America, but there is still a lot to be done”, explains the BSA country manager for Brazil , Antonio Eduardo Mendes da Silva, the “Pitanga”.
According to “Pitanga”, the improvement can be attributed to awareness campaigns promoted by partnerships between entities such as BSA itself and ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies), to a growth in the culture of software asset management on the part of companies and the expansion of software sales through cloud technology, which allows consumers and companies a new business model.
“The performance of Brazil and Mexico, due to the size of the markets, influenced a decline of four percentage points in the average of Latin America”, explains “Pitanga”.
“It is extremely important for a company to know what software is part of its corporate network,” said BSA |The Software Alliance President and CEO Victoria A. Espinel. “Many CIOs do not know the total amount of software installed on their corporate networks and if they are legitimate”, he adds. The good news, according to the study, is that companies can dramatically minimize the risk of non-compliance by establishing a good SAM (Software Asset Management) program.
One of the main risks associated with software piracy is cyberattacks. The survey, which included consumers, IT managers and corporate computer users, reinforces a strong link between cyberattacks and the use of unlicensed software. Where unlicensed software is in use, the probability of malware occurring dramatically increases. The cost of dealing with incidents involving malware can be high. In 2015 alone, for example, cyberattacks cost companies worldwide over US$ 400 billion.
Other findings include:
• 39% of software installed on computers around the world in 2015 was not properly licensed, which is only a modest decrease from the 43% seen in the BSA's previous global study in 2013.
• Even in certain critical industries, unlicensed usage was high. The survey found that the worldwide rate is 25% for the banking, insurance and securities industries.
• CIOs estimate that 15% of employees install software on the network without them knowing. However, they are underestimating the problem, as nearly twice that amount, 26% of employees, claim to install unauthorized software on the corporate network.
Despite these numbers, the findings show a growing awareness of the problem:
• CIOs stated that their biggest concern is the data loss associated with this type of security incident.
• They also stated that using legitimate and licensed software is a crucial measure to prevent such threats.
• 60% of interviewed employees shared this view, recognizing that security risk is closely related to the use of pirated software. The report adds that Software Asset Management (SAM), if done right, allows organizations to optimize the use of software by installing those that best fit the business; make sure about the legitimacy of the tools you have and have policies and procedures available to govern the acquisition, deployment and uninstallation of software. All this makes SAM a strategic part of the business.
Seizing Opportunity Through License Compliance, the BSA Global Software Survey that includes a breakdown of data by country, is available in English at www.bsa.org/globalstudy.
The Portuguese version and a summary of the study are available at https://we.tl/jiDLUoW76k.
About BSA | The Software Alliance
The BSA | The Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the leading advocate of the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members include some of the most innovative companies in the world, creating software solutions that drive the economy and improve the quality of modern life. Based in Washington, DC, with operations in more than 60 countries, BSA is a pioneer in compliance programs that promote the legal use of software and advocates for public policies that encourage innovation in technology and drive growth in the digital economy.
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